According to AAA drivers will be paying the cheapest prices at the pump in seven years for their Thanksgiving trip.
Approximately 42 million Americans are expected to take a road trip this Thanksgiving, and drivers should pay the lowest pump prices for the Thanksgiving holiday since 2008.
AAA said retail averages have fallen for 17 consecutive days for a total savings of 15 cents per gallon, and the national average remains poised to fall below the $2 per gallon benchmark by the Christmas holiday.
Already, more than half of U.S. stations are selling gas for less than $2 per gallon. Today’s national average price of $2.07 per gallon represents a savings of nine cents per gallon versus one week ago, and 14 cents per gallon on the month. Significant yearly savings persist and pump prices are down 75 cents per gallon compared to this same date last year.
Monday in Missouri the average came in at $1.87. St. Joseph’s average charted in at $1.85 a gallon, 10 cents lower than this time last week and also lower than many other metros in the state. However, Kansas City still came in lower with an average of $1.82 a gallon.